JOB TITLE:       QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN I                                                          

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:  Assess product quality per specifications and workmanship standards, using a variety of inspection tools and techniques. Maintain and organize quality documentation.

PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS: The following list of performance behaviors necessary to meet the minimum requirements: 

CORE VALUES: The following list of Core Values and Behaviors are necessary to meet the minimum requirements:

TEAMWORK

• Help each other succeed
• Communicate clearly and directly, listen well
• Encourage team mates
• Blameless problem solving

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY

• Honor your commitments
• Do the right thing
• Consistent in your attitudes and actions

LEAN

• Improve processes
• Open to new ideas
• Share information, and teach
• Expose issues

 NUMBERS FOCUSED

• Deliver results
• Analyze data for improvement
• Take ownership and accountability
• Work smarter, not harder

EXCELLENCE

• Exhibit passion in serving customers
• Contribute solutions
• Sense of urgency
• Be the best at what you do
• Seek knowledge

FUN

• Be positive
• Celebrate achievements
• Don’t take yourself too seriously

 CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:

Essential

• Perform Q.A. inspections including first article, in process, receiving, roving and final as needed, keeping internal customer service a priority
• Complete inspection reports and other documentation as required by customers and internal procedures
• Review and process shop routers
• Identify opportunities for improvement in floor inspection activities
• Keep records updated, accurate and organized
• Maintain the responsibilities of the ISO 9001 system in accordance with the requirements defined in the Quality Manual, and Procedure Level documentation 
• Participate actively and positively in Lean activities

Non-Essential

• Keep work area clean and organized
• Other duties as assigned

REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Manager

WORKS WITH: Customers, suppliers, and B&J team members

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Follow all OSHA safety regulations and those set by B&J Industries

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Essential

• Minimum one year inspection experience in a precision sheet metal and/or machining environment
• Good math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Good ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Good computer skills including Word and Excel
• Good communications skills, verbal and written
• Strong ability to use a wide variety of precision measuring devices
• Strong attention to detail

Beneficial

• High school graduate with some college preferred (emphasis in engineering, math or related field)
• Additional math skills in algebra, geometry and trigonometry
• Good flat pattern layout ability
• Knowledge of ISO requirements
• Experience in precision sheet metal production work
• Knowledge of machining processes and inspection
• Computer skilled in the use of CAD systems, Word and Excel, Solid Works

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Sit 20%, Stand 20%, Walk 20%, Bend 10%, Squat 5%, Lift 5%, Twist 5%, Kneel 5%, Reach Above Shoulder 5%, Climb 5%.

Maximum (minutes): Sit 30, Stand 240, Walk 20, Bend 20, Squat 15, Lift 5, Twist 30, Kneel 10, Reach Above Shoulder 5, Climb 5.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.  Must have normal vision (with or without corrective lenses) and hearing (with or without corrective hearing aids).

Working Environment:  Shop environment.  Moderate noise level.  Exposure to dust, heat and cold.

This position will require drug testing per company policy.